Economy
Jersey Pensioners Face 4.7% Inflation Driven by Fuel, Services
New figures from Statistics Jersey reveal pensioner inflation has hit 4.7%, driven by a 53.5% surge in fuel costs and a 14.8%...
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Finance
UK Mortgage Rates Climb: Borrowers Face Renewed Pressure
Average UK mortgage rates have risen to a one-month high, fueled by renewed Middle East tensions and surging oil prices, impacting lender...
Investing
Government’s £45 Electricity Saving Claim Faces Scrutiny
The government's claim that a VAT cut will save typical homes £45 annually on electricity bills is under intense scrutiny, with a...
Finance
Food Bank Donations Hit Record Lows, Families Face Summer Budget Strain
Food banks and community larders across the West of England report unprecedented drops in donations, exacerbating financial pressures for families ahead of...
Economy
Barber Offers Free Haircuts to Low-Income Students, Citing Cost of Living Pressures
A former Erdington Academy pupil, now a barber, is providing free haircuts to students from low-income backgrounds, addressing the financial strain of...
Finance
Bedford Baby Bank Demand Jumps 80% in a Year as Families Struggle Financially
Faces BabyBank in Bedford saw demand for aid jump 80% in 2025, supporting 2,098 families. The charity reports ongoing financial strain and...
Investing
Fuel Price Gap: Drivers Urged to Compare Amid 11p Per Litre Discrepancy
Drivers are losing out on significant savings due to a lack of engagement with fuel price comparison tools, according to the RAC....
Finance
Baby Bank Sees Unprecedented Demand Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
Hartlepool Baby Bank reports a tenfold increase in families needing support, with working parents increasingly struggling due to rising childcare costs.
Economy
Millions Eligible for Bill Discounts on Water, Broadband, Phone
Millions of individuals receiving benefits can access discounted rates on essential services like water, broadband, and phone bills through "social tariffs." Many...